The 5 most essential equipment for your camp kitchen

When you go on a camping trip, you need to set up your camp to be a comfortable space for sleeping, cooking, and eating, just like your home. Setting up a camp kitchen is easy, as long as you know which equipment is the most important. In the future, you can add more items to your outdoor kitchen, but for now, here are the top 5 you need:

Kitchen

A portable stove is a must for any outdoor kitchen. You can choose to cook all your meals over a campfire, but that would require a longer cooking time and could get tiring. A stove will help you cook food more quickly and comfortably.

Fuel

Your stove won’t run without fuel, so be sure to check your stove’s fuel levels before you go camping. Always have extra fuel on hand just to be safe. One thing to keep in mind is that you consume more fuel when you are at higher altitudes or when it is cold.

Kitchen equipment

The goal when packing for a camping trip is to pack light. All you really need is a compact pot and cast iron skillet to get started, especially if you’re short on space. But this may not be enough if you are cooking for a larger group, so if space allows, add a few more pots and pans (or just bring a couple of large pots). Don’t forget the smaller items that are essential for cooking: a spatula, ladle, knives, cutting board, strainer, scissors for measuring cups, food containers, garbage bags, and some bowls and plates for serving food.

Cooler

A cooler is more useful than keeping drinks cold. When packed with ice, it’s a great space to store food you’ll be cooking for your trip, as well as leftovers to keep them from spoiling. It is ideal to keep most food in a sealed container so as not to attract scavengers to your camp.

Camping lantern

It could be very dark in the forest and cooking can be difficult. It is not ideal to depend on the campfire for light. While a flashlight will do the job, it will tie your hands. Invest in a good quality camping lantern that will help you cook, wash dishes, and even provide light when you eat.

Check off all of these items on your list and you have the 5 most essential equipment for your camp kitchen!